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Jan 15,2020
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After more than 30 years, with Boydens I feel that I can speak with some justification. To all future landlords, be aware that Boydens charges are very high. For new customers taking full management the rate is 13% plus vat.
Be aware that the reports by the managers responsible for your property are, YES MARLA trained, but cannot express themselves concisely and accurately. The reports are poor, tick boxes are OK for the routine inspection. But any more serious issues that require repair and replacement are noted badly without proper pictures depicting the issue. I got a grubby pic as a result of an annual inspection, with a tick, when approached for an estimate from them it was near £7000 plus vat.
Jobs,once approved, are passed by the manager responsible, and in some cases were not acceptable.
Charges for RENT ON TIME were invoiced without my express permission, but I was informed that an email was sent to all clients, I live in France, beware future landlords.
Over the years their service declined and my efforts to get their service to improve, were really met without agreement to the point where I moved my contract. At which moment my contract was reduced to basic with work in progress.
They could not supply me with a current written contract, with very little or no admission as to the deterioration in quality of their service. ,
As an overseas landlord I have to rely on the agents service supplied and paid for by me. I add my own experience and gladly state that it is Estate Agents like Boydens that give the service a bad name.
So future landlords be very aware. You will pay top wack for poor service.
Be aware that the reports by the managers responsible for your property are, YES MARLA trained, but cannot express themselves concisely and accurately. The reports are poor, tick boxes are OK for the routine inspection. But any more serious issues that require repair and replacement are noted badly without proper pictures depicting the issue. I got a grubby pic as a result of an annual inspection, with a tick, when approached for an estimate from them it was near £7000 plus vat.
Jobs,once approved, are passed by the manager responsible, and in some cases were not acceptable.
Charges for RENT ON TIME were invoiced without my express permission, but I was informed that an email was sent to all clients, I live in France, beware future landlords.
Over the years their service declined and my efforts to get their service to improve, were really met without agreement to the point where I moved my contract. At which moment my contract was reduced to basic with work in progress.
They could not supply me with a current written contract, with very little or no admission as to the deterioration in quality of their service. ,
As an overseas landlord I have to rely on the agents service supplied and paid for by me. I add my own experience and gladly state that it is Estate Agents like Boydens that give the service a bad name.
So future landlords be very aware. You will pay top wack for poor service.
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Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street
Colchester
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £185,000 | £185,000 |
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| 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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May 24,2022
May 24,2022
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As a renter, found Boydens in Colchester an absolute pleasure to work with! Understanding, professional, prompt and transparent. Highly recommend!...
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Jul 08,2020
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One of the worst agents in Colchester
After my first review in January 2020. I progressed my complaint through the Ombudsman. Who found in my favour and fined Boydens....
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Jan 15,2020
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After more than 30 years, with Boydens I feel that I can speak with some justification. To all future landlords, be aware that Boydens charges are very high. For new customers taking full management the rate is 13% plus vat.
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Dec 11,2019
Dec 11,2019
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I am most impressed with the Customer Service that Laura Pattinson has provided me with regard to my property. She has worked really hard to get new tenants before Christmas and give me 'peace of mind' over the holiday period.
Thanx Laura - much appreciated......
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Aug 22,2018
Aug 22,2018
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We chose Boydens because of their positive and optimistic approach and their genuine interest in our property. They dealt with the whole process in a reliable and professional manner. No hesitation in recommending them....
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Aug 21,2018
Aug 21,2018
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It doesn't seem the agency care whether you call and leave a voice mail or email to to view property or even confirm you want the property to let. Terrible experience. Their automated email will find some good match for you and when want to ...
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Sep 09,2017
Sep 09,2017
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Terrible communication, no apparent ownership of issues, have spoken with 4 different people trying to get feedback on an offer made for a property. Latest response was "we are very busy today", I really would like to pass that comment on to the vendor who is ...
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n/a I am a buyer not a seller
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Nov 12,2016
Nov 12,2016
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Awful service from the get go. Walked into the office, was asked if I'm looking for lettings or sales and as soon as I said lettings, the mood dropped from politeness to 'seriously could not care less.'
Ben dealt with us for a property ...
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Charging an admin fee and then not actually doing any admin = Bad.
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Jul 05,2016
Jul 05,2016
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Me and my partner were with Boydens for 2 years and put up with living in damp for 1 1/2 yrs there. they are terrible at organisation and getting people to come get things sorted. waited months to get thermostat moved and the did do it but 2 week ...
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Its terrible the fees are ok if you are getting a good property but where we was i wouldnt even let an animal sleep in let alone a human being.
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Good afternoon Philip, thank you for your comments. I will refer you again to the contents of our conversation in that we do not own the properties and the landlord is responsible for maintenance of the property. It was also the landlord who retained the amount noted from your deposit not Boydens. If you are as unhappy as you suggest may I respectfully invite you to submit a formal complaint so that the matter can be addressed with you personally, you have our details. ...
Feb 16,2016
Feb 16,2016
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Lettings dept has for years been inept in what is actually a really simple process. So often they don't return calls, which is annoying but not even the start of it. For some time now I have been getting the verious tenents to call me ...
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Not worth the hassle but in the scheme of things they're about mid level.
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Feb 09,2016
Feb 09,2016
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Tenancy got off to a very bad start with this agent. The house we moved into was left in a horrible state by the previous tenant to the point a 'professional cleaning team' were to be sent to sort out the mess. As it transpired ...
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Aug 29,2015
Aug 29,2015
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This agent needs to learn who her client (the vendor) is and not support the buyer, to the point of making us feel like we were being unreasonable when her precious protege wasn't performing with the purchase. We had serious doubts over the weeks and ...
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Jun 10,2015
Jun 10,2015
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Me and my partner have received inconsistent and lackluster service from Boydens.
They appeared professional and laid back up until the time we had signed up and paid our fees.
The flat was visibly nice on the surface but after we moved in the issues ...
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Apr 28,2014
Apr 28,2014
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Absolutely useless! Newly moved into the Colchester area for work and spent a day looking at prospective flats to rent prior to moving. Found the flat on offer by Boydens and enquired about the parking arrangements at the property. The representative who showed me the ...
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Being vaguely organized would help.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Dec 27,2013
Dec 27,2013
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As a landlord I would expect a reasonable amount of help for the large fee I am charged. My experience with Boydens is contrary. Every month for two years I have had to ring over and over to find out what is happening with my ...
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May 06,2013
May 06,2013
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¢â‚¬Â¢ I sent a simple request informing Boydens I wished to make a complaint with one sentence outlining the issue so it could be directed to the correct person. Without giving full details of the complaint I was told by Boydens ...
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Jun 07,2012
Jun 07,2012
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Regarding the amount of money it costs to let a property via a letting agent, which is considerable I might add, it seems reasonable to expect at least some basic level of service with professional advice and guidance. After all, they are the experts, apparently, ...
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Complaint Handling Procedure (CHP): A written statement is available at all offices but below is a copy:
As a regulated RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) firm, we have in place a CHP, which meets the regulatory requirements. Our CHP has two stages. Stage one of the CHP gives our firm the opportunity to review and consider your complaint in full. Our firm will try to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction. If you are not happy with our response, you will have the opportunity to take your complaint to stage two. Stage two gives you the client, the opportunity to have your complaint reviewed and considered by an independent redress provider, approved by RICS.
Please provide details of your complaint in writing. We ask that you put your complaint in writing to make sure that we have a full understanding of the reasons for your complaint. Please send your written complaint to:
Miss Cheryl Cox M.A.R.L.A., Office Manager, Boydens, Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EY T: 01206 771210 E: [email protected]
We will consider your complaint as quickly as possible, and will acknowledge receipt of your written complaint within 3 working days. We will send a formal written outcome of the complaint investigation within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint.
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As a regulated RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) firm, we have in place a CHP, which meets the regulatory requirements. Our CHP has two stages. Stage one of the CHP gives our firm the opportunity to review and consider your complaint in full. Our firm will try to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction. If you are not happy with our response, you will have the opportunity to take your complaint to stage two. Stage two gives you the client, the opportunity to have your complaint reviewed and considered by an independent redress provider, approved by RICS.
Please provide details of your complaint in writing. We ask that you put your complaint in writing to make sure that we have a full understanding of the reasons for your complaint. Please send your written complaint to:
Miss Cheryl Cox M.A.R.L.A., Office Manager, Boydens, Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EY T: 01206 771210 E: [email protected]
We will consider your complaint as quickly as possible, and will acknowledge receipt of your written complaint within 3 working days. We will send a formal written outcome of the complaint investigation within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint.
